KWC’S Theatre Works, in collaboration with Owensboro Community and Technical College, will present “Hamlet” Oct. 17-19 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Wells Activity Center at 3300 Frederica St.
According to KWC Theatre Director Nate Gross, in this reimagined production of Hamlet, the timeless tale of power, revenge and existential crisis is set against the backdrop of an old money aristocratic world, infused with the issues of modern societal and personal struggles.
The production seeks to highlight the tension between legacy and progress and privilege and accountability, offering a new perspective on this familiar Shakespearean tragedy that modern audiences can relate to. This production of Hamlet seeks to bridge the timeless themes of the Shakespearean classic with contemporary issues surrounding privilege, mental health and societal decay.
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Setting the play in an old money world fraught with modern anxieties allows the audience to reflect on the ways in which the burdens of the past continue to shape the struggles of the present.
Tickets are available at kwc.edu and are $18 for general admission and $12 for any student. For more information, contact Nate Gross at 270-852-3595 or nate.gross@kwc.edu.